Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how dotsServices uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are erased when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them).
2 How We Use Cookies
dotsServices uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Operations — To ensure our website functions properly, including page navigation, loading dynamic components (header, footer, tech-tools), and maintaining your session.
- Performance & Analytics — To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our services (Website Development, Application Development, Game Development, Extension Development), portfolio, and blog sections.
- Functionality — To remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as your navigation state and form inputs.
- Security — To support our security measures including HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other protective headers configured on our server.
3 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. They enable core features like page navigation, component loading (dynamic header and footer), access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect personal information.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous data. This helps us improve the structure, content, and user experience of dotsservices.com. The data collected includes pages visited, time spent, scrolling behavior, and interaction patterns with elements like our portfolio bento grid, FAQ accordion, services progress bar, and reviews slider.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may remember your choices such as preferred language, mobile menu state, and form auto-fill data to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies in the future to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign effectiveness. Currently, dotsServices does not use marketing cookies. If we introduce them, this policy will be updated accordingly.
4 Detailed Cookie List
Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session for PHP-based pages (blog-single, portfolio-single, resolve) | Session | |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery on contact forms | Session | |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | |
| _ga | Google Analytics — Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — Maintains session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics — Identifies visitors over 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences (e.g., dark mode) | 1 year |
5 Third-Party Cookies
Our website may set cookies from third-party services that we use:
- Google Fonts — We load fonts (Inter, Playfair Display) from Google's servers. Google may set cookies to optimize font delivery and gather usage statistics. Please review Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — If implemented, Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymous visitor statistics. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- External Image CDNs — Some review section images may be loaded from external CDN providers, which may set their own cookies.
We do not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services.
6 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- All Cookies: Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature
- Industry Opt-Out: Visit aboutads.info for advertising cookie opt-outs
7 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function properly:
- Dynamic loading of header, footer, and tech-tools components may be affected
- Contact form submissions may not work correctly
- Your session state on blog and portfolio pages may not be maintained
- Personalized preferences will not be saved between visits
- The overall browsing experience may be degraded
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the basic functionality of our website.
8 Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, new technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9 Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@dotsservices.com
- Phone: +880 1704860783
- Website: dotsservices.com/contact-us
For more details on how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For our general terms of service, see our Terms & Conditions.